This Tuesday, April 30, we will host an accessory exchange and gym play date in Larson Hall. Toys for the kids to use and light snacks will be provided. You bring accessories (jewelry, shoes in good condition, hats, belts, scarves, etc.) that you no longer wear and take home some new ones. See you at 9:30 on Tuesday!
University Presbyterian Church MOPS Seattle, WA
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Parenting in Metaphors
Deborah H. Anderson, family care specialist, minister, teacher, mom, and author, gave a thoughtful and engaging talk on parenting. Cutting through the clutter of parenting advice, Deborah simplified many parenting philosophies and childhood topics. She stated the goals of parenting are to end up with independent, responsible, well-adjusted, flexible adults. Suggesting a process of observing, instructing and guiding that incorporates all parenting philosophies, Deborah highlighted some key ideas that address many parenting issues:
- Emphasizing the child is not alone and "we are a team"
- Being thoughtful about creating enduring, generational change
- Using a metaphor for describing a situation and then applying the same principles to parenting
- Using a "Thinking Chair" rather than a timeout - to give the child time to process what was wrong, what needs to be done to fix the behavior, and what can be done to avoid it in the future
You can find more information at her blog: onewiththerootbeer.blogspot.com. Check out more great tips by listening to her talk, available by clicking the link to the right.
- Emphasizing the child is not alone and "we are a team"
- Being thoughtful about creating enduring, generational change
- Using a metaphor for describing a situation and then applying the same principles to parenting
- Using a "Thinking Chair" rather than a timeout - to give the child time to process what was wrong, what needs to be done to fix the behavior, and what can be done to avoid it in the future
You can find more information at her blog: onewiththerootbeer.blogspot.com. Check out more great tips by listening to her talk, available by clicking the link to the right.
Get Outside!
Nancy Blakey, author of 5 activity books including 101 Alternatives to Television, parent educator and motivator, gave insightful, humorous, and personal accounts of the meaning of outdoor play for children. Not only affecting physical components of a person's development, it also impacts emotional and spiritual aspects. Children need unstructured playground time, to develop their own methods of dealing with boredom, and an opportunity to have a "wild corner" where there are few rules and lots of open-ended time to play, think, and move.
Check out her inspirational talk by clicking to the link on the right. You can also find more of Nancy's insights at mudpiemamas.com. Mudpie Mamas is also on Pinterest, with lots of ideas for your family!
Check out her inspirational talk by clicking to the link on the right. You can also find more of Nancy's insights at mudpiemamas.com. Mudpie Mamas is also on Pinterest, with lots of ideas for your family!
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Healthy Living
Tamara Atkins gave a great talk about women's health on March 19.
Check out her insights by clicking the link on the right.
Check out her insights by clicking the link on the right.
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